Nirvana
An early maincrop processing potato variety suitable for the French fries industry with late blight resistance in foliage and tuber.
- High dry matter content
- Good dry matter distribution
- Late blight resistance
Product manager Olaf van Campen about Nirvana
Nirvana is a new Next Generation variety from Agrico. Olaf van Campen will explain about this variety. This variety is Phytophthora-resistant, has a good yield and a good distribution in dry matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
For which market segment is Nirvana best suited?
Nirvana is an early maincrop variety for the French fries industry, with good yields and excellent dry matter distribution. Thanks to its strong late blight resistance in both foliage and tubers, the variety is part of Agrico's Next Generation portfolio.
What characterizes the growth and development of Nirvana?
Nirvana is characterized by a sturdy plant with relatively rapid initial development and good final foliage development. The variety produces rather large, uniformly sized, oval tubers with average tuber set and fairly good regularity of tuber shape. Its long dormancy offers extra security during storage.
What virus and disease resistances does Nirvana have?
Nirvana is resistant to late blight in both the foliage and tubers, and is also slightly to not susceptible to fusarium and powdery scab.
Which regions is Nirvana suited to?
As a Next Generation variety, Nirvana is particularly interesting for regions where late blight poses major challenges in cultivation, such as in Northwestern Europe. The variety is currently being actively introduced into several European countries.
Would you like to know more about the Nirvana?
The best way to guarantee a good harvest and the best return on your investment is to start out with healthy, high-quality seed potatoes and expert advice. At Agrico, we are committed to and invest in knowledge and research. This has enabled us to cultivate a wide range of unique potato varieties that display effective resistance, strong variety characteristics and a high yield. Naturally, the seed potatoes we supply are fully certified.
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